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Pulmonary Physiology

Pulmonary Physiology 8/E

Pulmonary Physiology, Seventh Edition

Summary

Understanding pulmonary physiology begins with a solid emphasis on essential concepts. And that's exactly the base of knowledge that you'll get from Pulmonary Physiology. Through six successful editions, this well-illustrated, concise, yet complete text has immersed medical students and residents in all the critical topics of this demanding discipline-from the mechanics of breathing to the respiratory system under stress. Learning objectives are clearly mapped out for each chapter, which then promotes self-instruction of the material. And when it comes time to test your knowledge, clinical problems prompt you to apply what you've learned to realistic clinical scenarios.

Author Biography

Michael G. Levitzky is Professor of Physiology and Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Table of Contents

Preface

ix

Function & Structure of the Respiratory System

1

(10)

Objectives

1

(1)

Functions of the Respiratory System

2

(2)

Structure of the Respiratory System

4

(6)

Key Concepts

10

(1)

Suggested Readings

10

(1)

Mechanics of Breathing

11

(43)

Objectives

11

(1)

Generation of a Pressure Gradient Between Atmosphere & Alveoli

12

(8)

Pressure-Volume Relationships in the Respiratory System

20

(9)

Interaction of Lung & Chest Wall: The Static Pressure-Volume Curve

29

(3)

Airways Resistance

32

(17)

The Work of Breathing

49

(1)

Key Concepts

50

(1)

Clinical Problems

51

(1)

Suggested Readings

52

(2)

Alveolar Ventilation

54

(32)

Objectives

54

(1)

The Lung Volumes

54

(3)

Measurement of the Lung Volumes

57

(8)

Anatomic Dead Space & Alveolar Ventilation

65

(2)

Measurement of Alveolar Ventilation

67

(4)

Alveolar Ventilation & Alveolar Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide Levels

71

(4)

Regional Distribution of Alveolar Ventilation

75

(4)

The Closing Volume

79

(2)

The Effects of Aging

81

(1)

Key Concepts

82

(1)

Clinical Problems

83

(1)

Suggested Readings

84

(2)

Blood Flow to the Lung

86

(27)

Objectives

86

(1)

The Bronchial Circulation

87

(2)

The Functional Anatomy of the Pulmonary Circulation

89

(3)

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance

92

(7)

The Regional Distribution of pulmonary Blood Flow: The Zones of the Lung